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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.26 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.26 and 97.43 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.26 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.26 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.26 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 23,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115.30/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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